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- Alma Mater, University of Georgia, 1978
- University of San Diego Law School
- Husband: Steve Wolfson
- Married: 1985
- Two daughters
- First elected to the bench: 2002
- O.J. Simpson robbery trial began September 15, 2008
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Judge Jackie Glass is a Las Vegas District Court judge. Glass is presiding over the trial concerning OJ Simpson's alleged casino robbery. Concurrently, Glass herself is under review by the Nevada Supreme Court for blocking defense lawyers from entering psychological evaluations of their clients.Las Vegas Review-Journal: Judge's methods reviewed (September 3, 2008)
On December 5, 2008, Simpson was sentenced. He will receive at least 15 years in prison.CNN: O.J/ Simpson Gets At Least 15 Years (December 5, 2008)
Quotes
The following comments have been attributed to Glass.Before Simpson's sentencing:
- "Earlier in this case, at a bail hearing, I said to Mr. Simpson I didn't know if he was arrogant, ignorant or both. During the trial and through this proceeding I got the answer, and it was both."CNN: O.J. Simpson Gets At Least 15 Years (December 5, 2008)
"You went to the room. You took guns. You used force. You took property, and in this state, that amounts to robbery with the use of a deadly weapon."''CNN: O.J/ Simpson Gets At Least 15 Years (December 5, 2008)
To potential jurors in the O.J. Simpson trial:
- "If you are here thinking you are going to punish Mr. Simpson for what happened in Los Angeles in 1995, this is not the case for you."AFP: Jury to hear opening arguments in Simpson trial (September 15, 2008)
To O.J. Simpson for violating the terms of his bail:
- "I don't know Mr. Simpson what the heck you were thinking - or maybe that's the problem - you weren't."Monsters and Critics: 'Arrogant Or Ignorant' Oj Angers Judge (January 16, 2008)
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Judge Jackie Glass Questions
Does the bar in the film Jackie Brown exist? 1 AnswerLooks that way...it's the Cockatoo Inn, and it really is near the airport, apparrently! I think I've been there... read more
Do you feel that judges have as an end the ascertainment of the truth or do they side with the strongest combatant? 1 AnswerNeither the Truth nor the strongest "combatant" are what a good Judge seeks. A good judge seeks to find the facts that are needed to determine the legality of a... read more
These glasses: cool? Or Kent? 7 AnswersHey it looks very cool. You are looking like a smart thinker. read more